Cummins Case Studies

Cummins Vessel Reference #766 The FV Don Franco ready for the water.   With 4,989 kilometers of Atlantic coastline, Argentina looks to commercial fishing as an important contributor to the Argentinian economy. The promotion of the maritime resources is dependent on quality boats capable of delivering quality product.     And ready to take on her fishing ge

Cummins Vessel Reference #758 Liang Zhong De, Deputy General Manager, Guang Zhou Shun Fung Engineering Ltd. with Cummins’ Southern Manager Linda Zhang, in the starboard side engine room of the crane barge. The KTA19-DM gen set is to the left and the KT38-M propulsion engine is to the right.   Chairman Zhu Fu Lin welcomes guests with excellent fresh brewed local tea and explains

Cummins Vessel Reference 765 The Wonderful Pearl on the Chao Phrya River.   In 2005 we reported on a 53×11-meter vessel capable of feeding 400 people at a sit-down buffet on Thailand’s Chao Phrya River. A pair of 640 HP Cummins KTA19 M3 engines powered this vessel. This was one of the most opulent boats in the crowded dinner cruise market.     The top d

Cummins Vessel Reference #763 One of the two accommodation boats built at Guangzhou Mangtong Shipbuilding.photo: courtesy of Guangzhou Mangtong Shipbuilding. In recent years, a number of shipyards in southern China have grown, not only in size, but also in the sophistication of the vessels that they are building. At the Guangzhou Hangtong Shipbuilding this is well illustrated by the 83.6 by 2

Cummins Vessel Reference #761 A rendering of the lift boat to be built.   Stephen Qin, naval architect, assistant general manager and Senior Sales Manager, is justifiably proud of the volume and complexity of projects underway at GMG International Shipbuilding & Trading Co. Ltd. (GSHI). Last year they delivered a 5500 DWT tank ship along with seven other vessels. In March 20

Cummins Vessel Reference #760 Cummins genset in one of the FastCat hulls.   With an array of about 20 boats building, in assembly line like manner, the Guangdong Bonny Fair Heavy Industry shipyard (formerly known as Guangdong New China Shipyard) is a model of efficiency. Three impressive ferries are fitting out alongside. Designed by the Australian firm Sea Transport Solutions,

Cummins Vessel Reference #755 The Muir Milatch alongside at the shipyard in January 2015. Built in 1979 at the Mid Coast Marine shipyard, the 103 by 26-foot F/V Muir Milach has earned a fine reputation amongst the mid-water trawl fleet. An early adapter in the Alaska Pollock and cod quota fishery, the vessel has been a consistent producer.   The Muir Milach alongside at Bellingham WA Cu

Cummins Vessel Reference #756 Sanna at home in an icy fjord. With a growing seafood sector, an extensive coastline and some 250 different species of fish, Greenland has an intense interest in maritime research and survey for the near coastal waters. To meet this emerging need, Greenland had a fine 32.3-meter research vessel built at the Karstensen’s Shipyard in Skagen, Denmark. The vessel was

Cummins Vessel Reference #744 The Alex F. McCall at speed.   As reported in October 2013 (http://www.haigbrown.com/hotips/?p=1696), Seacor Marine is building ever larger and more powerful mono-hull crew/supply boats. The first of these to be delivered is the 202×34-foot Alex F. McCall with some very impressive statistics.     Alex F. McCall maximum speed 32

Cummins Vessel Reference #742 Sneed Shipbuilding has delivered the Terry H to Enterprise. (Jeff L. Yates photo) Enterprise Marine Services, a subsidiary of Enterprise Products Partners L.P., is making a major commitment to Z-Drives for the US inland waterways. They currently have four Z-Drive boats in service and have taken delivery of two new Z-Drive vessels from Sneed Shipbuilding in Texas w

Cummins Vessel Reference #739 Dann Marine Towing, LC., is a fifth generation family owned and operated tugboat company based in Chesapeake City, MD. The model-bow twin-screw tug Sea Coast was built at Rayco Shipbuilders in 1980 and is one of Dann Marine’s 18-tug fleet. She is 65 feet overall with a 24-foot beam and an 8.9-foot draft. She carries 16,000 gallon fuel and 5,000 gallons of water.  

Cummins Vessel Reference 740   Reliable auxiliary power is as important to a modern off shore vessel as are the main propulsion engines. Ample and reliable electrical power is essential to the basic support systems from the galley appliances to the wheelhouse navigational devices. The Ms. Charlotte, recently delivered to Edison Chouest by Bollinger Shipyards of Lockport, Louisiana,

Cummins Vessel Reference #738 A fine new Norwegian longliner built in Poland.   In June of 2013 the Polish Shipyard Poltramp had begun construction of a 20.99 by 8.5-meter longliner for a Norwegian customer.   In August of 2014 the new vessel, having completed successful fishing trips, travelled to Trondheim, Norway for exhibition at the Nor-Fishing trade show on behal

Cummins Vessel Reference #756 The tug Norman O on the hip of an Alaskan log barge. It has been said that, “There is no reason to design or build an ugly boat.” This is clearly a dictum that those who designed and built the Noman adhered to. Built in 1970 as the Duncan Foss by the Albina Shipyard under hull#419, at Portland, Oregon. The tug has a fine shear that sweeps down the 75-foot length fr

Cummins Vessel Reference #735 Another 23.5-meter 1200 HP tug ready for launch.   The Sibu, Sarawak based Rajan Maju Marine Industry yard continues to offer their successful handy size tug available on prompt delivery. The 23.5 by 7.315-meter tug has a single chine 3.048-deep hull. The keel is fabricated from 12 milometer steel plate while the bottom, sides and deck are all nine

Cummins Vessel Reference #737 One of six: ready to go to work.   Ngieng Hock Sii of Rajang Maju Marine Industries reports that his yard has delivered a half-dozen Cummins-powered tugs to Coastal Contracts Bhd. of Sabah, Malaysia. Coastal is a Malaysia based firm offering services that “include build, charter, repair, maintain and trade of marine vessels, ranging from tug boats, o

Cummins Vessel Reference #734 Good elevation and visibility from the wheelhouse. With a several vessels from push boats to OSVs delivered, Joe Gregory’s New Generation Shipyard in Houma Louisiana, is now a well-recognized shipyard. Early this summer the yard delivered one of their signature 72X30-foot pushboats with a sister-ship well on the way for an September delivery. The Lisa Gail Strafu

Cummins Vessel Reference #732 The Captain D: all dressed up and ready to go. Established in 1928 by George Lyon Sr, Lyon Shipyard today occupies 30 acres of waterfront near downtown Norfolk Virginia. Norfolk Tug is based in the same area and takes pride in operating a fleet of tugs from the 1970s and ‘80s that they proudly designate as “vintage steel”. They also have an aggressive program of